Roof Cleaning East Halton provides a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in East Halton and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a speedy way of improving the appearance of your property, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has grown there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and without moss is usually challenging for the majority of homeowners and becomes a problems.

Would it not be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you serious problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having the roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to see and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Couldn’t I clean it myself?

The most common reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Plus, many would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often disturb or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it does not require much skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.